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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was released 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH5 scores versus the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH5 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic FH5

 Galaxy Camera FH5 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FH5 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 offers external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FH5 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and Galaxy Camera is 96 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18 Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $169 $450